Jurisdiction
By voluntarily choosing to affiliate with Saint Joseph’s University, all student members of the University are expected to uphold the standards of this community. This includes students who have been notified of their admission to the University and/or who are matriculated, enrolled or registered in any University academic program or activity, at the graduate or undergraduate level. Students on a leave of absence and persons who were students when they allegedly violated the Community Standards are also included. The Community Standards shall apply to conduct that occurs on University premises and at University-sponsored off-campus activities. The Community Standards may also be applied to off-campus behavior of students including those who are participating in study abroad programs. Students are responsible for the behavior of their guests. The Vice President for Student Life (VPSL) shall decide whether certain conduct will commence the application of the Community Standards based on the fact and circumstances of each case.
What if the Respondent Withdraws from the University during the Disciplinary Process?
If a respondent voluntarily withdraws from the University while a complaint is pending, a registration hold shall be placed on the respondent’s account and the respondent shall not be permitted to re-enroll until after the complaint has been resolved. In most cases, the disciplinary process shall continue and a decision may be rendered based on available information whether or not the respondent is available. No student may be found to have violated the Community Standards solely because the student failed to appear. If the complaint cannot be resolved because the complainant, witnesses, or evidence are not available, in most cases re-enrollment shall be denied. Permission for readmission shall be granted at the discretion of the Vice President for Student Life.